Overview

Special education is the joint responsibility of special and regular teachers working closely together with parents, and in transdisciplinary teams with other professionals such as school psychologists and speech/language pathologists. Education appropriate to each student’s level of development and in the least restrictive environment is a fundamental principle underlying special education.

This articulated program is professionally designed to extend the competence of teachers to educate and support students with special educational needs in a range of educational settings.

The Graduate Certificate in Education (Special Education) is designed for teachers and other professionals with an interest in children, youth and adults with special educational needs and disability.

The Master of Education (Special Education) provides you with advanced skills and concepts in special education and opportunities to undertake in-depth study and directed research in specialised areas.

It is open to members of professions other than teaching who wish to expand their professional expertise into the area of special education.

Applicants for the Master of Education (Special Education) will qualify for either a basic or a progressive entry level. Applicants who hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification in disability studies, psychology, speech and language therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or a closely related discipline from an approved tertiary institution are eligible for the basic entry level, and will complete up to 72 units of study.

Applicants who hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification in education, teaching or a closely related discipline from an approved tertiary institution are eligible for the progressive entry level, and will complete up to 54 units of study.

The Faculty Board may under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.

Credit may be granted, on application, for: prior study completed in a relevant Honours, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Masters degree; accredited professional development; or relevant work experience. In addition, up to 9 units of unspecified credit for a minimum of 2 years’ experience in special education may be awarded.

We accept international applications for programs commencing beyond the year advertised and tuition fees for these years will be higher. Please note that your tuition fees may be subject to an annual increase.